To Do What I Do

I've been a waiter, a roofer, a clerk I've shoveled manure till my pride hurtWhen you're starting out, it's all part of the work To do what I doI've been evicted for not making rent Made my Daddy wonder where my good sense wentFor the price of a dream, my years have been spent To do what I do

So I stand here tonight with this six string guitar To be something I've always been in my heartJust for the chance to play you my song The thrill when I hear you singing alongIt's been worth everything I've been through To do what I do

I've played for empty tables and chairs The drunks that don't listen, the crowds that dont careBeen told countless times Boy you ain't goin' nowhere To do what I do

So I hope the critics and skeptics alikeAll bought a ticket to this show tonightAnd they'll see firsthand that I have survived And what doesn't kill you makes you more aliveAnd I'm one of the fortunate few To do what I do

There's so much joy this music can bring So I count my blessings when I step up to singCause they're so many people who would give anything To do what I do